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Whitefish are on!
Read More: Whitefish are on!Here is the latest whitefish report from the Macwoman, Paula Zimmer: Big Arm is seeing hoardes of whitefish. Fishermen caught […]
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BUBBLE BOBBERS!!!
Read More: BUBBLE BOBBERS!!!Back in the day, Bubbles were a modified bobber that we used to fly fish with a spinning rod. You […]
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FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on Jefferson, Beaverhead and Bitterroot rivers
Read More: FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on Jefferson, Beaverhead and Bitterroot riversFishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update 7.18.23
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update 7.18.23This will be the last week that the fishery is open. Hi everyone, Before getting into the fishery estimates from […]
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Governor catches personal best walleye
Read More: Governor catches personal best walleyeIt was a great weekend back in Fort Peck at the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. Governor Greg Ginaforte caught […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.17.23
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.17.23Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good around Ponds 2 and 3 and the river mouth in 20 feet of water. […]
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Salmon Sunday with “The Slayer” on Fort Peck
Read More: Salmon Sunday with “The Slayer” on Fort PeckBill Zahradka “The Salmon Slayer“, from Wolf Point, took the Captain and his nephew Jon Ward, from South Dakota, salmon and […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.16.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.16.23Madison River Outfitters says “Get out there and throw a caddis!” Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better […]
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BERTHA’S BEST!!!
Read More: BERTHA’S BEST!!!Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]
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2023 MT Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament Results are in!
Read More: 2023 MT Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament Results are in!Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament–Brem Phipps and Clyde Phipps from Jordan, MT […]
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THE BUTT FLY!!!
Read More: THE BUTT FLY!!!Every fly angler has a ton of their favorite flies. One box may be full of nymphs, another is loaded […]
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SALMON FLY SUFFERING!!!
Read More: SALMON FLY SUFFERING!!!It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]
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Big weights in Big Waves for Day 1 Leaders Montana’s Governor’s Cup Walleye Tourney
Read More: Big weights in Big Waves for Day 1 Leaders Montana’s Governor’s Cup Walleye TourneyDay 1 of the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye tournament has come to an end with Josh Kittleson of Glasgow and […]
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FWP News: FWP “kids to fish” progam allows anglers to borrow gear and tackle for free
Read More: FWP News: FWP “kids to fish” progam allows anglers to borrow gear and tackle for freeOver 40 rod loaner sites, and 350 rods, can be found in northeast Montana GLASGOW – A popular Montana Fish, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.14.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.14.23Fresno is 85% full. Walleye fishing is good. 8’-12’ are the best depths. Fish the weed and break lines. Main […]
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Young Catfish Carter Catches of Course Catfish
Read More: Young Catfish Carter Catches of Course CatfishThis is Carter Harden, pictured above, with his catfish. He is 6-years-old and was fishing with his dad, Jeremy, on […]
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Update from Fort Peck Marina regarding fire
Read More: Update from Fort Peck Marina regarding fireFort Peck Marina shared this post on social media at 9:43PM on Thursday, July 13, 2023: Well we had a […]
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CHEATERS!!!
Read More: CHEATERS!!!Fishing used to be about having fun. We all tried to catch a biggun, or a stringer full. Today, tournaments […]
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HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!
Read More: HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update – 7.12.23
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update – 7.12.23Angler effort and catch continued to increase during the past week. Hi everyone, During the third week of the 2023 […]
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Swan Lake Fishing
Read More: Swan Lake FishingOwen Foley, age 12 of Kalispell, had a great day on Swan Lake yesterday! Awesome catches, Owen!
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Governor’s Cup Week at Fort Peck
Read More: Governor’s Cup Week at Fort PeckKen Ault from Missoula is pictured with a nice limit of eating walleyes while fishing with the Captain on Tuesday. […]
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Angler breaks Invasive Species state record and possibly world record
Read More: Angler breaks Invasive Species state record and possibly world recordA press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources revealed that there is a new state record holder in the […]
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FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on Sun, Madison rivers
Read More: FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on Sun, Madison riversFishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of […]
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When you don’t need a fishing pole and still catch a big one
Read More: When you don’t need a fishing pole and still catch a big oneYou don’t always need fishing line and a lure to catch fish. (Click the image below to watch something pretty […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.10.23
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.10.23Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from Ponds 2 and 3, Hellgate […]
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Youngster’s reaction to catching first fish
Read More: Youngster’s reaction to catching first fishIt’s always fun to witness anybody catch their first fish, but it is even more fun when they get super […]
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SAVE A FISH!!!
Read More: SAVE A FISH!!!Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
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IS NEW BETTER?
Read More: IS NEW BETTER?Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]
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GETTING SKUNKED!!!
Read More: GETTING SKUNKED!!!Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]
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Big Walleyes on Peck
Read More: Big Walleyes on PeckScott Collinsworth from Fort Peck and Kirk “The Burger” Boyer from Glasgow caught some beautiful walleyes on Fort Peck recently. […]
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Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23
Read More: Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23Hi everyone, In the second week of the upper Salmon River fishery, angler effort and catch increased dramatically. Angler effort increased […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.2.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.2.23The 2023 dry fly bite has finally arrived. Flows are stable, rivers are clearing up, bugs are hatching. Game on! […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate, Goose Bay and Confederate […]
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Husband-Wife Fort Peck Fishing Success
Read More: Husband-Wife Fort Peck Fishing SuccessGreg and Cindy Foley of Kalispell caught 30 and 31-inch walleyes from the Fort Peck dam last week. Cindy also […]
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MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!
Read More: MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]
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The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp at FT Peck is NOT useable
Read More: The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp at FT Peck is NOT useableThe Crooked Creek Boat Ramp is not usable. This photo was taken on Sunday June 25 2023. The boat you […]
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PAY TO PLAY!!!
Read More: PAY TO PLAY!!!On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]
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BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Read More: BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23Fresno is full of water. Surface temps are mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Bottom bouncers with spinner […]
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KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!
Read More: KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]
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BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!
Read More: BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
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Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 6.28.23
Read More: Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 6.28.23Fishermen: River fishable. Moiese slough, buffalo rapids catching trout and smallies. Great places to fly fish. Sloans to little Bitterroot […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update via IDFG – 6.28.23
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Update via IDFG – 6.28.23The Chinook have started to arrive. Hi everyone, the upper Salmon River fishery opened this past Thursday (6/22/23), and during […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.28.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.28.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Read More: FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODINGVehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at Manuel […]
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Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament Results
Read More: Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament ResultsHere are the results from the 2023 Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament. Congratulations to Shawna Heiser and Joey Nelson […]
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FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams
Read More: FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top TeamsThere were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]
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SQUITOS!!!
Read More: SQUITOS!!!Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]